Aramic Sweet Red Alabama vs Clean Shaven 10

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

At a glance

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama costs £25 and Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86, so Clean Shaven 10 is £11.14 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (86%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama

Sweet Red Alabama is a luminous saffron jasmine amber fragrance that faithfully recreates the glowing luxury of Baccarat Rouge 540 through radiant sweetness, cedar warmth, and a smooth musky amber finish.

Clean Shaven 10

Clean Shaven 10 interprets Baccarat Rouge 540, the Maison Francis Kurkdjian release that became one of the most widely copied and most discussed fragrances of the last decade, spawning dupe versions from nearly every value fragrance house in the market.

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Clean Shaven 10, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Aramic Sweet Red AlabamaClean Shaven 10
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.5/10
Projection7.2/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£25£13.86
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama

Top Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Amberwood

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Fir Resin
  • Cedarwood

Clean Shaven 10

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Cedarwood

Base Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris
  • Fir Resin

Shared Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Saffron
  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris
  • Fir Resin
  • Cedarwood

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Clean Shaven 10 lists Orange Blossom that Aramic Sweet Red Alabama does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Gourmand
  • Mineral
  • Spicy

Clean Shaven 10

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Gourmand
  • Metallic
  • Resinous

Both share Sweet, Amber and Gourmand. Aramic Sweet Red Alabama also lists Woody, Musky, Floral, Mineral and Spicy. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Metallic and Resinous.

Vibes

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama

  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Confident

Clean Shaven 10

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Gourmand

Both share Sweet and Gourmand. Aramic Sweet Red Alabama also lists Elegant, Modern and Confident. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Clean and Warm.

Occasions

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Office

Clean Shaven 10

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Special occasion

Both share Signature and Evening. Aramic Sweet Red Alabama also lists Office. Clean Shaven 10 also lists Special occasion.

Performance

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama

  • Long lasting

Clean Shaven 10

  • Sillage

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama lists Long lasting. Clean Shaven 10 lists Sillage.

Style lane

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama

  • Amber woody

Clean Shaven 10

  • Warm amber

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama lists Amber woody. Clean Shaven 10 lists Warm amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Aramic Sweet Red Alabama (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Aramic Sweet Red Alabama (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Clean Shaven 10 (£13.86)

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama leads on projection and scent accuracy, while Clean Shaven 10 leads on lower price. They are level on longevity and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Aramic Sweet Red Alabama has 1 community review and Clean Shaven 10 has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Aramic Sweet Red Alabama or Clean Shaven 10?

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama costs £25 and Clean Shaven 10 costs £13.86, so Clean Shaven 10 is £11.14 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Aramic Sweet Red Alabama or Clean Shaven 10?

Atlas ratings give Aramic Sweet Red Alabama 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Aramic Sweet Red Alabama or Clean Shaven 10?

Atlas ratings give Aramic Sweet Red Alabama 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Clean Shaven 10 7.0 out of 10, so Aramic Sweet Red Alabama rates higher.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Aramic Sweet Red Alabama or Clean Shaven 10?

Atlas ratings give Aramic Sweet Red Alabama 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Clean Shaven 10 7.5 out of 10, so Aramic Sweet Red Alabama rates higher.

Which is better value, Aramic Sweet Red Alabama or Clean Shaven 10?

Atlas ratings give Aramic Sweet Red Alabama 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Clean Shaven 10 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Aramic Sweet Red Alabama and Clean Shaven 10 share?

They share 6 notes: Jasmine, Saffron, Amberwood, Ambergris, Fir Resin and Cedarwood.

Which occasions suit Aramic Sweet Red Alabama and Clean Shaven 10?

Aramic Sweet Red Alabama is tagged for Signature, Evening and Office. Clean Shaven 10 is tagged for Signature, Evening and Special occasion.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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